Taiwanese journal of obstetrics & gynecology

The most recent articles from: Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol March 2014

Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol · Mar 2014

Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study

The effects of different epidural analgesia formulas on labor and mode of delivery in nulliparous women.

Patient-controlled epidural analgesia (PCEA) and continuous epidural infusion (CEI) are popular and effective methods for pain relief during labor; however, there are concerns about increasing rates of cesarean section (C/S) and instrumental delivery. This prospective study investigated the effect of PCEA and CEI with different formulas on labor and the mode of delivery in nulliparous women. ⋯ The C/S rate was higher in Groups C and D; however, the instrumental delivery rate was lower in Groups A and C. We conclude that PCEA with 1 mg/mL ropivacaine might provide the greatest benefit for labor analgesia.

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